March 9, 2026

Free-agent wide receiver Alec Pierce is re-signing with the Indianapolis Colts on Monday on a four-year, $116 million deal, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. There were rumblings that Pierce would get away from the Colts on the open market, but they have locked down one of the top receiving options this offseason after he led the team in receiving in 2025. The 25-year-old former second-rounder in 2022 out of Cincinnati had a career year last season, catching 47 of his 84 targets for 1,003 yards and six touchdowns in 15 games played. Pierce has led the NFL the last two years in yards per catch, making him one of the best young deep threats in the game. He has a strong connection with quarterback Daniel Jones (Achilles), which is a big reason he ended up returning to Indy. The Colts have plenty of weapons on offense, but Pierce will once again be one of their top playmakers with plenty of fantasy upside as long as Jones has recovered from his Achilles tendon tear in 2025.--Keith Hernandez
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

March 9, 2026

San Francisco Giants first baseman Rafael Devers (hamstring) is back in the Cactus League lineup on Monday as the designated hitter against the Los Angeles Angels after missing some time recently in spring training with hamstring tightness, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports. Devers is batting leadoff for the Giants. Barring another setback with his hamstring, Devers should be totally fine for Opening Day later this month. The 29-year-old is still searching for his first hit in spring training after going hitless in his first nine Cactus League plate appearances. The Dominican infielder and three-time All-Star was traded from the Boston Red Sox to the Giants last year and finished with a .252/.372/.479 slash line, .851 OPS, 35 home runs, 109 RBI, and 99 runs scored in 163 total games. Twenty of his 35 homers came with the Gigantes. Although he's in a pitcher-friendly park, Devers should be considered a top-10 fantasy first baseman.--Keith Hernandez
Source: NBC Sports Bay Area - Alex Pavlovic

March 9, 2026

The Atlanta Falcons are expected to make a "strong push" for former Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in a deal that could come together as soon as Monday, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. There is mutual interest with the Falcons potentially needing a veteran QB with starting experience since Michael Penix Jr. (knee) might not be ready for the start of the 2026 regular season this fall. The Dolphins owe Tagovailoa $54 million guaranteed despite releasing him, so the Falcons can sign him for the veteran minimum in 2026. At the very least, Tagovailoa would be competing with Penix for the starting job in Atlanta this summer. The former fifth overall pick out of Alabama in 2020 led the NFL with 4,624 passing yards and a career-best 29 touchdowns in 2023, but he has dealt with multiple concussions and has regressed over the last two years, leading to his release. Tua would have some interesting weapons on offense if he starts for the Falcons, but in fantasy football, he'd still only be a low-end QB2 looking to bounce back with a change of scenery.--Keith Hernandez
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

March 9, 2026

Team Penske's Ryan Blaney won the Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway after suffering some setbacks during the race. Blaney began the race from the fifth position, but quickly showcased plenty of speed in his No. 12 Ford in the first stage. Blaney went from fifth to first by lap 47 and never looked back as he won the first stage. In the stage break caution, Blaney lost the lead on pit road to Christopher Bell and restarted the stage in third. After pitting during another caution on lap 99, Blaney had to head back to pit road to fix a loose wheel and restart from the back. The Penske driver spent the rest of the second stage recovering from this pit road mistake and finished the second stage in 12th. In the final stage, Blaney's crew had another pit road mistake that sent him to the back of the pack again. Blaney spent most of the stage recovering to the front and eventually returned to the top five to compete for the lead with Bell. On the final pit stop, Blaney opted to take a two-tire pit stop instead of four to maintain track position for the final restart. This call paid off for Blaney as he made it to the lead and held off a hard-charging Bell to win at Phoenix. Blaney's victory was his second in a row at Phoenix, and he is now second in the Cup Series regular season standings after four races.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

March 9, 2026

Christopher Bell of Joe Gibbs Racing was the most dominant driver of Sunday's Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway, but fell short of victory. The No. 20 Toyota driver started 12th in the race, but quickly demonstrated that he had the fastest car of the field on longer green flag runs. During the first stage, Bell climbed up from 12th to finish the stage in second, earning nine stage points. In the second stage, Bell dominated for the majority of the stage. Despite a few cautions that shuffled the field and challenges for the lead by Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin, Bell prevailed and won the second stage. In the final stage, Bell led the race at a couple of different points, but mainly competed for the win with Ryan Blaney. At the end of the race, Blaney took the lead, and then Bell spent the last run of the race chasing Blaney for the win. Although Bell was able to cut the gap to roughly 0.4 seconds, he fell short of passing Blaney for the win, settling for second despite leading the most laps (176). This would be Bell's fourth top-5 finish in the last five races at Phoenix, and he now sits sixth in the regular season standings.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

March 9, 2026

Kyle Larson of Hendrick Motorsports finished third in Sunday's Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway. Starting from second, Larson struggled in the first stage as his car lost grip over time and eventually ended the stage in 13th, scoring no stage points. During the second stage, Larson's struggles continued as he was penalized for being too fast on pit road during a caution, and he restarted at the back of the pack. Despite this setback, Larson was able to recover and navigate through the pack to finish in ninth at the end of stage two, earning two stage points. In the final stage, Larson ran in the top 10 through most of the stage and kept his car clean, but in the final few restarts, made his way to the top five. In the final restart, Larson fought for second with Christopher Bell and Ty Gibbs, but ended up finishing in third place. This finish marked Larson's fourth top-5 finish in a row at Phoenix as well as his first of the 2026 season. Larson is now 10th in the regular season standings after four races.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

March 9, 2026

Joe Gibbs Racing's Denny Hamlin finished fifth in the Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway. The No. 11 Toyota driver began the race from the 11th position and quietly made moves for position in the first stage. Hamlin made it up to fifth by the end of the first stage without issue and scored six stage points. The second stage, much like the first, saw Hamlin gaining positions quietly on track, but he became more of a factor for the lead by the late parts of the stage. Hamlin made it up to the top three during the second stage's final restart on lap 168, and he took advantage of restarting against slower cars to briefly hold the lead for a few laps until his teammate, Christopher Bell, passed him on lap 173. At the end of the second stage, Hamlin placed second and earned nine more stage points. In the final stage, Hamlin ran in the top 10 for most of the stage and avoided several crashes. Despite having one of the fastest cars in the field, Hamlin could only finish in fifth place at the end of the race as he did not have the speed to catch the top four. Hamlin's finish of fifth marked his first top-5 finish of the year, and he now sits 12th in the regular season standings after four races.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

March 9, 2026

Joey Logano of Team Penske had a disappointing result of 31st, despite being one of the top-performing drivers in Sunday's Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway. Beginning the race from the pole position, Logano dominated the early portion of the first stage until his teammate Ryan Blaney passed him on lap 47. Before the end of the stage, Christopher Bell also passed Logano, leaving Logano to finish the first stage in third and score eight stage points. In the second stage, Logano continued to run inside the top three through the early part of the stage, and after some cautions, Logano took back the lead on lap 110 until Bell passed him for the lead on lap 125. Pit strategies late in the second stage after another caution moved Logano further back into the top 10, but on the final restart of the second stage, Logano rallied back to third to obtain eight more stage points. In the final stage, Logano was having an up-and-down performance as he did regain the lead at one point, but then found himself in the middle of the pack after pit stops shuffled the field. On lap 254, however, Logano's race would come to an end as he made contact with A.J. Allmendinger and was involved in a multicar wreck that ended his day. Logano would be credited with a DNF and a finish of 31st, his worst Phoenix finish since March 2024. After four races, Logano is now seventh in the regular season standings as the Cup Series now heads to Las Vegas.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

March 9, 2026

Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof (shoulder) is making his Cactus League debut on Monday in spring training against the Cincinnati Reds, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Gelof is serving as the designated hitter and will bat fifth for the A's. The 26-year-old is just now making his spring debut after having surgery in September of last year to fix a dislocated left shoulder. Gelof hit .174/.230/.272 with a career-worst .502 OPS, two home runs, seven RBI, and 12 runs scored in only 30 games in 2025 in his third year in the big leagues because of injuries. He hit .231/.294/.412 with 31 home runs, 81 RBI, and 39 stolen bases in his first two MLB seasons, but he led all of baseball with 188 strikeouts in 547 plate appearances in 2024. When healthy, Gelof will compete for a spot in the A's everyday lineup, but given his late start this spring, he's more likely to begin the 2026 season at Triple-A Sacramento.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com - Martin Gallegos

March 9, 2026

Kansas City Chiefs future Hall of Fame tight end Travis Kelce is expected to return to the Chiefs for a 14th season in 2026, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. The 36-year-old made his 11th Pro Bowl in 2025 and will stay loyal and return to KC despite having the opportunity to test the open market this offseason. The four-time All-Pro hasn't reached the 1,000-yard receiving mark since 2022 and is a much bigger injury risk for fantasy football purposes, but he still has enough in the tank to be in the TE1 picture for his 14th NFL season. Kelce caught 76 of his 108 targets last year for 851 yards and five touchdowns, ranking as the TE4 in half-PPR scoring. He's no longer at his peak, obviously, but he will return to a Chiefs offense with quarterback Patrick Mahomes still at the helm and with future Hall of Fame head coach Andy Reid running the offense.--Keith Hernandez
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

March 9, 2026

Cornerback Montaric Brown re-signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on a three-year, $33 million deal, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Brown, a former seventh-rounder in 2022, would have had a strong market had he made it to free agency. The 26-year-old from Arkansas has had a bigger role in Jacksonville the last two seasons, combining for 126 tackles (98 solo), six tackles for loss, three interceptions, and 20 pass breakups in 32 total games (22 starts). Last year, Brown had 51 tackles (43 solo), a career-high two interceptions, and a career-high 12 pass breakups in 15 regular-season games (12 starts) for the Jags. He had a strong Pro Football Focus coverage grade in 2025 and will now stay in Jacksonville as an outside cornerback through the 2028 season.--Keith Hernandez
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

March 9, 2026

Standout offensive guard Ed Ingram agreed to terms with the Houston Texans on Monday on a three-year, $37.5 million deal, sources told Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Ingram will make $12.5 million per year. The Texans acquired Ingram from the Minnesota Vikings last offseason in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick. The 27-year-old offensive lineman had a career year in his first season in Houston while starting all 14 of the regular-season games he appeared in. The Texans still have a lot of work to do to improve their offensive line, but getting Ingram locked down was a big priority before the official start of free agency on Wednesday. Ingram was initially a second-round pick (59th overall) by the Vikings in 2022 out of LSU. He spent the first three years of his career in Minnesota. Ingram has started 55 of the 62 games he's appeared in over his four seasons in the NFL.--Keith Hernandez
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

March 9, 2026

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said that left-handed closer Josh Hader (biceps) will throw a bullpen session on Tuesday in camp, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. It will be the first time that Hader has thrown off a mound this spring after he reported to spring training last month with left-biceps inflammation. The 31-year-old southpaw also missed the end of last season with a left-shoulder strain, so he's carrying a lot more injury risk for fantasy managers going into his 10th year in the big leagues. The six-time All-Star was still pretty dominant as Houston's closer last year despite dealing with injuries, as he posted a 2.05 ERA (3.25 FIP), 0.85 WHIP, 28 saves, 76 strikeouts, and 16 walks in 52 2/3 innings pitched. There's a good chance that the Astros will play it safe and have Hader open the 2026 regular season on the injured list, which has made right-hander Bryan Abreu a more attractive late-round dart throw for saves speculators.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart

March 9, 2026

The Dallas Cowboys acquired pass-rusher Rashan Gary from the Green Bay Packers on Monday in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NFL draft, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Unless the Cowboys rework Gary's contract, he's set to make $18 million in 2026 off a four-year, $96 million deal he signed in 2023. His current deal has him signed through the 2027 season. The move will clear nearly $11 million in salary cap space for the Packers this year. Dallas moved to acquire Gary after they couldn't pry All-Pro pass-rusher Maxx Crosby away from the Las Vegas Raiders. The Cowboys' acquisition of Gary doesn't take them out of the pass-rushing market in free agency or the draft, though, as last year's sack leader, Jadeveon Clowney, will be a free agent this week. The team is also expected to be without last year's second-rounder, Donovan Ezeiruaku (hip). Gary has 46.5 career sacks in his career, which ranks sixth in Green Bay history since 1982.--Keith Hernandez
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

March 9, 2026

With Geno Smith being released by the Las Vegas Raiders, the veteran quarterback will now be in search of his third team in as many seasons, and according to NFL reporter Connor Hughes, his preferred destination this time around is with the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins have ties to free agent Malik Willis through new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley, though the market for Willis' services is expected to be robust. The 35-year-old Smith, who grew up in South Florida, is coming off one of the worst seasons of his career, going 2-13 with the Raiders, while throwing a league-high 17 interceptions. However, with weak quarterback classes in both free agency and the draft, he could find multiple suitors on the open market.--Patrick McGrath
Source: Connor Hughes

March 9, 2026

The Cincinnati Bengals are not tendering restricted free agent quarterback Jake Browning, who will now reach free agency after three seasons with the team. Browning started seven games for the Bengals in 2023, going 4-3 while putting up respectable numbers and making himself a popular fantasy handcuff in dynasty leagues. When pressed into service in 2025, the results were less favorable: Browning went 0-3 across his three starts, throwing eight interceptions, and prompting the team to trade for a 40-year-old Joe Flacco. With Flacco also slated to hit free agency, Cincinnati is reportedly open to bringing Browning back, though they'll now allow him to test the market.--Patrick McGrath
Source: Jeremy Fowler

March 9, 2026

Five-time Pro-Bowl safety Minkah Fitzpatrick has been traded from the Miami Dolphins to the New York Jets in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round pick, according to Adam Schefter, who also reports Fitzpatrick will sign a three-year, $40 million deal with the Jets. The 2018 first-round pick will now play for his third team in as many years after being traded from the Steelers to the Dolphins before the 2025 season. The Jets come into the new league year flush with both draft capital and money to spend, and they have made their first splash of the 2026 offseason. While Fitzpatrick is no longer the game-wrecking ballhawk that made him a First-Team All-Pro three times between 2019 and 2022, he should serve as a versatile piece on the back-end of Aaron Glenn's defense.--Patrick McGrath
Source: Adam Schefter

March 9, 2026

Cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. has re-signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on a one-year deal that will keep him from hitting the open market, according to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport. Samuel signed with the Steelers midway through the 2025 season, playing in six games and starting three, tallying one interception on the year. Set to play for his fifth defensive coordinator in his sixth professional season, the Steelers will hope to make use of the natural instincts and ball skills that made him a second-round pick of the Los Angeles Chargers in 2021 but have yet to consistently translate in the NFL.--Patrick McGrath
Source: Ian Rapoport

March 9, 2026

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Nick Seeler (lower body) practiced fully on Sunday and is considered a game-time call for Monday's tilt against the New York Rangers. It appears likely that Seeler will return from a two-game absence. After posting a career-high 20 points last season, Seeler has taken a step back in 2025-26. He has recorded eight points (two goals, six assists), along with 74 shots, 112 blocks, and 95 hits. In his last 14 appearances, Seeler has managed no goals and only one assist.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NHL.com

March 9, 2026

Quarterback Sam Ehlinger has agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal with the Broncos to keep him in Denver for 2026. Ehlinger has made three career starts, all with Indianapolis in 2022, where he went 0-3, throwing three touchdowns to three interceptions. He served as the Broncos' emergency third quarterback in 2025, but according to NFL Insider Jordan Schultz, there would have been a market for his services had he reached free agency. With recent trade rumors swirling around primary backup Jarett Stidham, the Broncos are able to secure a level of depth behind third-year starter Bo Nix and retain a coaches' favorite in Ehlinger.--Patrick McGrath
Source: Jordan Schultz

March 9, 2026

Philadelphia Flyers winger Travis Konecny (upper body) is considered a game-time decision for Monday's matchup with the New York Rangers. He has missed three games with an upper-body injury. Konecny practiced fully on Sunday, which suggests he could be ready to return on Monday night. Despite missing time, Konecny remains Philadelphia's leader in all the main offensive categories. He has amassed 57 points (23 goals, 34 assists) in 58 games. Konecny's recent form has been particularly impressive, as he has finished seven of his last 13 appearances with multiple points.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NHL.com

March 9, 2026

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will be released by the Miami Dolphins after the start of the new league year, with first-year general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan issuing a press release on Monday morning in which he expressed gratitude toward the six-year veteran. Tagovailoa has gone 12-13 across his past two seasons in Miami, and the team has informed him they will be going in a new direction at the position. Quin Ewers, a seventh-round draft pick in 2025, currently tops the depth chart, though a number of veterans are available through free agency or trade, and Sullivan and new head coach Jeff Hafley have ties to top free agent Malik Willis through their time together in Green Bay. With the move, Miami takes on an NFL-record $99.2 million in dead money, split over the next two seasons.--Patrick McGrath
Source: Miami Dolphins

March 9, 2026

New York Rangers right wing Taylor Raddysh (personal) will miss two games, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports. The 28-year-old will be away from the team to attend his father's funeral. Raddysh has been on the score sheet in four of the last five games. He has totaled 17 points (nine goals, eight assists) in 59 games for the season. The Rangers moved Raddysh to non-roster status and recalled Brendan Brisson from the minors. Brisson has played in three NHL games this season, recording one assist and two shots while averaging 10:35 of ice time.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Mollie Walker

March 9, 2026

Detroit Red Wings goaltender John Gibson (undisclosed) is not expected to be out long-term, Max Smith of Detroit Hockey Now reports. Gibson departed Sunday's 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils after two periods, finishing with 21 saves. "He got hit in a bad spot and didn't feel good after that happened. He should be fine, I would think," Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan said postgame. Cam Talbot replaced Gibson for the third to finish the job and had 10 saves as Detroit recorded its first shared shutout since 2019. Gibson missed one game last week due to an upper-body injury. The Red Wings don't have any back-to-backs on the horizon, so the team could ride Talbot until Gibson feels 100 percent.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Max Smith

March 9, 2026

Chicago Blackhawks center Oliver Moore (undisclosed) won't play on Monday against the Utah Mammoth, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. The 21-year-old appeared to have injured his right knee in Sunday's overtime defeat to the Dallas Stars. He was limited to 1:49 of ice time but managed to record an assist in Sunday's game. Serving as the third-line center, Moore has enjoyed one of his best spells of the season recently, getting on the score sheet in three of the last four games. In total, he has notched 19 points (five goals, 14 assists) in 51 games during his rookie year. The Blackhawks are carrying Sam Lafferty as an extra forward, and he could get action with Moore unavailable.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Ben Pope

March 9, 2026

Chicago Cubs right-handed pitching prospect Jaxon Wiggins was sent to minor-league camp on Sunday afternoon. The team's No. 2-ranked prospect was given the opportunity to begin spring training with the MLB roster but will return to the minor leagues to continue his development. The 24-year-old was unlikely to begin the 2026 season in the major leagues, but should remain in the mix to join the Cubs later in the summer. In 2025, the former 2023 draft pick spent most of his time at High-A and Double-A before finishing the season with a short 9 2/3 inning stint at Triple-A Iowa. Across 68 1/3 innings at High-A and Double-A, Wiggins posted a stellar 1.84 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, with an 83:30 K:BB. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progression at Triple-A, as he could be the first name called as an injury replacement.--Andy Smith
Source: Chicago Cubs

March 9, 2026

Colorado Avalanche winger Gabriel Landeskog (lower body) was deemed week-to-week on Sunday. He sat out Sunday's 3-2 shootout win over the Minnesota Wild and is expected to miss further action. Before suffering a lower-body injury, Landeskog was on fire. He has collected seven points (two goals, five assists) in six games since play resumed after the Olympics. Overall, the Avalanche captain has contributed nine goals and 20 assists in 47 games this season. Following Landeskog's exit from the lineup, recently re-acquired Nazem Kadri joined the top line for Sunday's action, registering an assist. Kadri's production has been underwhelming this season but is set to rise in Colorado, especially if he sees time on the top line.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Sportsnet

March 9, 2026

Chicago Cubs first base prospect Jonathon Long (elbow) is nearing a return to baseball activities, according to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score. Long has been sidelined with a bruised elbow but has avoided any structural damage and should be cleared to return to action in the coming days. Long is considered the team's No. 7-ranked prospect on MLB.com and one of the top hitting prospects in the system. The Long Beach State product joined the Cubs back in the ninth round of the 2023 MLB Draft. Last summer, he spent his entire campaign at Triple-A Iowa and looked rather impressive. Across 140 games, Long held his own, posting a .305/.404/.479 line with 23 doubles, 20 home runs, and an .883 OPS. Given that Michael Busch is slated to be the everyday first baseman, Long will need to wait for an injury to be in the mix for his MLB debut.--Andy Smith
Source: Bruce Levine

March 9, 2026

Athletics shortstop prospect Leo De Vries went 2-for-4 with two home runs and six RBI during their victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday afternoon. The team's No. 1-ranked prospect (and MLB.com's No. 4-ranked prospect) enjoyed a massive breakout game. Overall, through 11 spring training games, De Vries has gone 10-for-26 with three stolen bases and the aforementioned two long balls. The young shortstop joined the Athletics ahead of last year's trade deadline in the deal that moved top right-handed closer Mason Miller to San Diego. Last season, De Vries logged 118 games (shared between High-A and Double-A), where he posted a .255/.355/.451 line with an .806 OPS, 15 HRs, and 11 SBs. If he continues this pace, De Vries could join Triple-A Las Vegas before the All-Star break.--Andy Smith
Source: MLB.com

March 9, 2026

Atlanta Braves right-handed pitching prospect Didier Fuentes tossed two innings of relief in his spring training debut on Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles. Fuentes logged two innings and did not allow a hit or a walk, and struck out four hitters. The 20-year-old right-hander made his MLB debut last summer but was unable to find much success, posting a hefty 13.85 ERA with a 2.23 WHIP over his first 13 innings in Atlanta. During this stint, he struck out 12 hitters and allowed walks at an 8.7% rate. In the minor leagues, he logged 57 innings across stints at High-A, Double-A, and Triple-A, where he posted a 4.58 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, with a 71:16 K:BB. While Futenes is likely ticketed for Triple-A to begin the season, an early promotion is likely possible given that Atlanta is already without starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow).--Andy Smith
Source: MLB.com